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Season 195

Kindness Is Always Right

Kindness Is Always Right Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. EPHESIANS 4:32 NLT We must be careful not to judge others quickly based on our limited perception. We mustn't assume things about people based on what we've heard or what little we've observed. The reality is that we truly can't know the full story of those around us. We have no understanding of the losses they've endured or the hardships they've faced. We can never fully know the state of another human heart. Treating one another with kindness is so important because kindness is always fair. Kindness is appropriate for any person in any circumstance. When we are quick to judge, we are sure to miss the whole picture and act wrongly. But when we are quick in kindness, we will always be acting rightly. Fill my heart with kindness toward others, Lord. Remove the desire to judge others. Soften my heart and humble me so that I will not be a harsh critic of those whose stories I haven't read. Let me be slow to assumption and quick to love.

S195 · E196

Sep 14, 2026

1:08

Season 193

Hope That Doesn't Disappoint

Hope That Doesn't Disappoint You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. PROVERBS 23:18 NLT We've all been disappointed numerous times in our lives. The hard truth is that whenever we hope for something, we put ourselves at risk to be let down. We've all learned this lesson the hard way too many times to not brace ourselves for disappointment in our dreaming. But there is one hope that will never be lost. No matter how long we find ourselves waiting, or how distant the fulfillment may seem to us—when we put our faith in God, we will not be let down. We will someday clearly see the result of our belief in his coming kingdom. The trust we've placed in his promises will be rewarded, and our hearts will not be disappointed. Lord Jesus, thank you that you will fulfill my hope in you. I have been disappointed by many people and things in my life, but I know that you won't let me down. Thank you that my heart is safe with you.

S193 · E194

Sep 14, 2026

1:12

Season 191

Lead Mean Level Ground

Lead Mean Level Ground Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground. PSALM 143:10 NIV Walking before God on the path of righteousness can feel like an impossible task. Just when we begin to feel holy, we succumb to temptation and we fall. We are reminded all at once of our innate humanity and overwhelming need for God. We don't immediately know how to do God's will when we get saved; we have to be taught. We don't naturally begin to walk in his ways; we need to be led. The beautiful thing about salvation is that we aren't expected to do any of it on our own. God puts his Spirit within us and leads us in righteousness on level ground. The sanctified, Christian life is only possible when we completely surrender ourselves to the grace of God, the teaching of Jesus Christ, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, God, that you don't expect me to live a righteous life in my own strength. I need your grace and you give it freely. Thank you for teaching me and guiding me every step of the way, so can bring you the glory and the honor you are worthy of

S191 · E192

Sep 14, 2026

1:12

Season 189

Much Comfort

Much Comfort We share in the many sufferings of Christ. In the same way, much comfort comes to us through Christ. 2 CORINTHIANS 1:5 NC Life is full of beauty and hope and promise. But life also carries with it ugliness, pain, and disappointment. If you haven't suffered, you haven't lived. It's just the way of things. You can put on the bravest of faces and walk straight through the pain, but the reality is that even the strongest need a place to let down their guard, to cry, to hurt, to feel, and to be comforted. Our God isn't lofty or distant from us. He lived life as we do on this earth and he felt the same pain. There is no better comforter than someone who has been exactly where you are, enduring the same suffering. Christ is our comfort. When we have trouble and sorrow, he is our consolation. He brings us to himself and he holds us; he hears us. Pour your heart out to him, your joys and your sorrows. Lord Jesus, I know that when I run to you in my suffering your comfort will go further and heal me faster than any other comforter. I need you to be my safe place. When I am hurting, remind me to run to you first before l go to anyone or anything else.

S189 · E190

Sep 14, 2026

1:16

Season 187

Who Cleanses My Filth?

Who Cleanses My Filth? Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothes as he stood before the angel. The angel said to those who were standing before him, “Take off his filthy clothes.” Then he said to Joshua, “See, I have taken away your sin, and I will put fine garments on you. Zachariah 3:3-4 (NIV) When I was a young believer, I was quick at times to give suggestions to loved ones. These suggestions caused them to feel inadequate and judged, despite the intent behind my making the suggestion. I also exerted high expectations on my work for God to earn His commendations. But when God’s Word lit up in my heart, I realized that all my self-righteousness and righteous acts were like filthy rags in His eyes. Only by faith in Christ and abiding in Him, will I be made righteous to shine for Him, as said in Zechariah 4:6 “‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.” Prayer Thank You Abba Father for cleansing my sin and making me whole in Christ Jesus, heightening my faith so I can receive Your blessings. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

S187 · E188

Sep 14, 2026

2:03

Season 185

Sunday (The Lord’s Day

Sunday (The Lord’s Day) Sunday, the first day of the week, the first day of Creation (Gen. 1:1-5), the day that the Lord Jesus rose literally and bodily from among the dead (Jn. 20:1). On this Lord’s Day, you purpose to gather with other Christ followers for fellowship, mutual edification, and corporate worship. You could live stream the service, but you place value on being in the same physical space with God’s people. You may be the pastor, or a staff person, or a Sunday school teacher, or someone who just needs to hear desperately from God. You got up early this morning. You spent some time in prayer and Bible reading, making sure that you are prayed up because you know from experience that relational tensions can erupt at a church service. Some Christians are off-putting, some are rude, some have awkward mannerisms and ways, some have bad breath or forgot to put on deodorant this morning, and our irritability emerges unbidden from our cold hearts. You know about the unbidden response of our sinful nature because you have grown in the Lord. You know from experience that your soul must be prayed up and warmed up before you gather with God’s people. This is why one of the requests we make to the Lord in our Sunday morning personal devotions is “Lord, please enable me to be on this day an agent of biblical love to all that You bring into my path this morning.” May the Lord cause you to increase and overflow in love for one another (1 Thess. 3:12a, NASB) Reflection: In your devotions this morning, did you ask the Lord to help you be a love blessing to others in your local church fellowship? If not, why not? How did things go in the church service this morning? Did you show love to someone, or receive agape love? What did it look like?

S185 · E186

Sep 13, 2026

1:47

Season 183

Honest Prayers for Ordinary Emotions

Honest Prayers for Ordinary Emotions The Psalms give us permission to pray honestly, especially about emotions we might otherwise minimize or hide: exhaustion, frustration, loneliness, hard-fought hope... Throughout the Bible, we see these everyday emotions as worthy of prayer. Psalm 13 opens with frustration and ends with trust, without skipping over the pain in between. David doesn’t filter his feelings before bringing them to God. He names them. Prayer becomes the place where honesty and faith meet. Scripture invites us to bring our whole emotional landscape to God, not just the parts we think are important or cleaned up enough. It is important to remember that naming emotions in prayer doesn’t mean they disappear or that all tensions are resolved. Still, over time, praying honestly forms us into people who trust God with all of our real lives, not just our best moments. Ordinary prayer gives language to ordinary feelings, and it reminds us we don’t carry them alone. A Prayer for When You’re a Little Sad Comforter, this sadness is not overwhelming, yet it lingers. Hold me in this moment. I don’t need to have the right words or to fix this feeling—I just need to know that you are here. Sit with me in the quiet, and when the time is right, lift my spirit again. Amen. Reflect: What emotions have been sitting with you lately? Do you feel permission to bring them to God? How might honesty deepen your prayer life?

S183 · E184

Sep 13, 2026

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Season 181

The Son of God gave up His glory to save us

The Son of God gave up His glory to save us “He had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by men…” (Isaiah 53:2-3 ESV) Even before the world existed, God was already there. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit all possessed divine glory (see John 17:5). In creation, they shared some of that glory with humanity, who were created in Their image. But as we saw yesterday, humans rebelled against God and lost their crown. In response to this dramatic turn of events, God did something very special. God the Son also laid down His own crown. He chose to leave heaven and become human. His glory was no longer visible; He was despised and unworthy. He accepted an unjust condemnation and was hung naked on a cross. A deeper humiliation is hardly imaginable. God did all this to save humanity from their sin and misery, and to offer them a new perspective on eternal life with Him. In Philippians 2, Christians are urged to follow Jesus’ example. What do you think that means? How can you put this attitude into practice?

S181 · E182

Sep 13, 2026

1:19

Season 179

Who is the Holy Spirit?

Who is the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit isn’t a “something”; He is Someone. He is God, one member of the Holy Trinity. This concept can be confusing. Can there be one God in three persons? Yes, God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Before we understand what He does, we need to understand WHO He is. Let’s consider an analogy. Water is essential for wakeboarding. I absolutely love water, especially when it’s smooth, glassy, and around 85°F. It exists in three forms: liquid, solid (ice), and gas (water vapor), each form serving a unique purpose. Liquid water is what we wakeboard on. Ice; definitely not my favorite for wakeboarding! Water vapor is often in the air, yet we don’t see it. Each form of water has distinct characteristics and functions. When Jesus walked the earth, He couldn’t be everywhere. After His death, resurrection, and ascension, He gifted us the Holy Spirit to dwell within us always. This gift is profound and transformative. It means we are never alone in our faith journey. The Holy Spirit was active from the beginning. Genesis 1:1-2 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” From the very beginning, the Holy Spirit was involved in creation. The Holy Spirit is omnipresent; He is everywhere at once. Psalm 139:7 reminds us, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?” This assurance is comforting, as it means that the Holy Spirit is with us in every situation. Throughout Scripture, we see the Holy Spirit empowering individuals for specific tasks. He was with Moses as he led the Israelites toward the Promised Land (Numbers 11:16-17). He also inspired King David in 2 Samuel 23:2, “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.” The Holy Spirit prophesied about Jesus long before He came to earth (Isaiah 11:1-2). Old Testament prophets were filled with the Holy Spirit, conveying God’s message and guiding His people. During Jesus’ earthly ministry, the Holy Spirit empowered Him to fulfill His mission (Luke 4:18): “ The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.” The Holy Spirit had an essential role in Jesus’ life and ministry. A remarkable truth is that the Bible begins and ends with the Holy Spirit. Revelation 22:17 says, "the Spirit and the bride say, 'Come!'" The Spirit’s role is evident throughout the entirety of Scripture. The Holy Spirit is also described as the Living Water. He is the only source that truly satisfies our thirst for fulfillment (John 7:37-39). The Holy Spirit is a person and a vital presence in our lives, guiding, comforting, and empowering believers in Christ, ensuring we are never alone. The Holy Spirit isn’t just with believers, He is actively working in and through them! By understanding who the Holy Spirit is, we can appreciate the depth of God’s love and the transformative power of His presence. Beyond the Wake Do you have an awareness of how the Holy Spirit is working in your life? Have you ever had a unique experience with the Holy Spirit?

S179 · E180

Sep 12, 2026

3:55

Season 177

Praying Through Daily Rhythms

Praying Through Daily Rhythms Much of life is made up of repetition. Meals, commutes, work, chores, rest . . . over and over and over again. From a spiritual standpoint, these rhythms can feel unremarkable, even draining. But the Bible invites us to see them differently. Psalm 90 asks God to “establish the work of our hands.” Not the extraordinary work, but the daily work. Paul echoes this vision when he writes, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Prayer helps us bring God into the everyday motions of life, turning routines into places of encounter. Praying through daily rhythms doesn’t just mean adding one more thing to your to-do list. It means allowing what you already do to become prayerful. Folding laundry becomes a moment to pray for your household. Eating becomes gratitude. Commuting becomes a time to ask for patience. When prayer is woven into routine, it becomes sustainable. Instead of competing with daily life, prayer travels alongside it. Ordinary prayer teaches us that God is faithful in repetition. That spiritual formation happens slowly, through small moments offered again and again. A Prayer for Brushing Your Teeth Word made flesh, you spoke creation into being, and with your words you bring life. May my own words reflect your truth and kindness. As I scrub away what doesn’t belong, cleanse me of any careless speech, sharp replies, and grumbling. Let my mouth be filled with praise, my voice with gentleness, and my words with grace. Amen. Reflect: Which part of your daily routine feels the most invisible? Where do you feel rushed or distracted? How might prayer change how you experience that rhythm?

S177 · E178

Sep 12, 2026

1:49

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